Hyde joins Edrington board

SCOTCH whisky giant Edrington, owner of The Famous Grouse, has appointed strategy and development director Paul Hyde to its main board.

Mr Hyde, who has held various financial roles at the Glasgow-based distiller since joining in 1997, plays a leading role in the company's commercial development.

He now assumes responsibility for Edrington's major brands in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with the whisky firm stating the new role reflects its optimism over the growth prospects for these drinks.

Chief executive Ian Curle said: "I'm delighted to welcome Paul to the board. His wide range of experience will prove invaluable as Edrington focuses on its future sources of growth."

Key hires at Johnston Carmichael

ACCOUNTANCY firm Johnston Carmichael has announced two senior recruits to its wealth advisory and tax team.

Richard Britten joins as a tax director from Anderson Anderson & Brown (A2B), and will be based in the firm's Aberdeen office, while Peter Nutini has moved from BDO's financial planning division Broadstone to join Johnston Carmichael as a financial planner in Glasgow.

Mr Britten, who has company-wide role at the accountant, arrives as the firm looks to support oil and gas services businesses as they seek to win contracts beyond the North Sea.

Mr Nutini joins with 25 years' experience in the financial planning sector, and had particular expertise in the pension and investment market.

Susie Walker, head of tax at Johnston Carmichael, said: "It's a real coup recruiting such an experienced and accomplished practitioner as Richard to the team."

Craig Hendry, managing director of Johnston Carmichael Wealth, said: "Peter Nutini brings a huge injection of industry knowledge and frontline experience to JC Wealth."

Bigger role for Logan at BRE

RUFUS Logan has been appointed to the extended role of Scotland director for BRE (Building Research Establishment), the research, knowledge and advice organisation for the built environment sector.

Mr Logan has been tasked with overseeing BRE's activities around the UK, including Scotland, Wales, south-west England and Merseyside.

In Scotland, BRE has a long record of providing technical and consultancy support for the construction industry and Government. Mr Logan's role has been expanded to develop and implement growth strategies for a variety of BRE projects across the UK.

Before joining BRE in 2002, Mr Logan worked for Scottish Enterprise in Dumfries and Galloway, where he was responsible for supporting businesses and sectors such as tourism and forestry.

He was part of the Scottish Enterprise Network national team that led the development and subsequent delivery of Scotland's Forest Industry Cluster Strategy from 1997 to 2001.